Job Summary
- Type: contract
- Location: Chinhoyi
- Category: Skilled Trades
- Closing Date: 2026-06-10
Key Responsibilities
- Inspects, diagnoses, and connects failed or malfunctioning vehicle components (that is electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical issues).
- Provide technical advice on repair and maintenance solutions.
- Makes follow-ups on jobs contracted outside the council.
- Generates progress reports on completed work, work in progress, and outstanding spares.
- Implementation of procedures related to health and safety in accordance with the Factories and Works Act.
- Ensure proper housekeeping in the workshop.
- Preventive maintenance: Conducting scheduled servicing (oil changes, tune-ups, filter replacements) to prolong the lifespan of the council’s fleet.
- Regulatory compliance: Ensure all vehicles pass regulatory Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) fitness checks and conform to Environmental Management Agency (EMA) and road traffic regulations.
- Breakdown recovery: Responding to field breakdowns to get essential services (such as waste collection or emergency response vehicles) back on the road quickly.
- Record keeping: completing job cards, tracking parts inventory, and documenting repair logs.
- The above applies to light and heavy-duty diesel and petrol vehicles.
Requirements
- Apprenticeship-trained motor mechanic with 5 years of post-qualification experience. OR a trade-tested Skilled Worker, OR a Journeyman Class 3 or better motor mechanic with 8 years of post-qualification experience, OR a diploma in motor mechanics or 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Team player
- Good analytical skills
- Good communication skills
- Work with minimum supervision
Salary
A competitive salary commensurate with the position, along with other benefits, will be disclosed to successful candidates.
How to Apply
Town Clerk
Municipality of Chinhoyi
P.O BOX 93
Chinhoyi
OR hand-deliver the application to the Municipality of Chinhoyi Head Office, Registry, Office Number 30R
To arrive not later than:
10 JUNE 2026
(Clearly state the position applied for on the envelope.)
CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY APPLICANTS.
NOTE: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Also note that applicants must provide a local police clearance certificate to demonstrate that they have no criminal history.
About the Company
The Municipality of Chinhoyi operates as the governing local authority for the city of Chinhoyi, situated in Zimbabwe. It is tasked with the comprehensive administration, strategic development, and provision of vital urban services to its burgeoning population. The municipality actively manages critical public infrastructure, such as water reticulation systems, as evidenced by its response to issues like burst water pipes, ensuring consistent service delivery. Furthermore, it plays an indispensable role in promoting public health, fostering local economic opportunities, and continually improving the living standards for all residents within its Zimbabwean municipal area.
Governing Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe: Fostering Urban Development and Public Service.
Website: https://www.chinhoyicity.org/